50) Bad Science - Ben Goldacre
Where? Oxfam Books
Why?
This is the classic example of a book I don't need to buy. The sort I started this blog to discourage myself from buying.
No disrespect to Goldacre, I see him on youtube, I sometimes read his column, I glance at his website, I agree with him. He's right about things. That's just it, I don't need to be reading his book. I already know what he's about and I'm on board. My scientific knowledge isn't stellar, but I have leaving cert physics and moreover I took two courses in the philosophy of science in college, so I can correctly identify the scientific method and identify junk science well enough for lay purposes. I do not need to read this book. I certainly don't need to own it.
So why did I buy it? Boredom and naked consumerism? Bad Kate.
At least it's a charity shop.
The Damage: €5
Total Spend: €467.88
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